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This will be my first Benchmade knife, I've always carried a knife of some kind since childhood my when father gave me my first knife, a beautiful Case stag handled trapper which I still have to this day.

I have a mini griptilian with the blue handle. For me, I don't care what the knife looks like. I want it to be durable and hold an edge. I also want to be able to find it quickly if I set it down while walking around the house or garage or anywhere else you can think of. That is why I went with the blue. Very durable knife which I use at work, back packing, mechanical work. It hasn't let me down yet.

I have a mini griptilian with the blue handle. For me, I don't care what the knife looks like. I want it to be durable and hold an edge. I also want to be able to find it quickly if I set it down while walking around the house or garage or anywhere else you can think of. That is why I went with the blue. Very durable knife which I use at work, back packing, mechanical work. It hasn't let me down yet.

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Very good point sir. I have no problem with blue, and from a practical standpoint a brighter color would be more helpful if you ever were to drop it.

I've actually been a fan of yellow for awhile, just thought to myself that it didn't really belong on a knife for some reason.

I'll say step up and buy an 810 Contego. In my opinion it's the ultimate Benchmade. CPM M4 steel, Axis lock, steel backspacer, good G10 scales, and can be had for ~$120.

The 710 is another outstanding choice. 4" D2 blade, Axis Lock, And good G10. ~$100

The Bedlam rounds out my top 3 Benchmades. 4" 154cm blade, Axis Lock, Steel pommel, and really cool sculpted G10. This knife is a beast, it's big, heavy, and penetrates like nothing else. It is one of my go to knives for a defensive blade. ~$170 (does not come with a "wave" from Benchmade.)
Caveat: The pocket clip on this knife sucks!

I have a couple Griptilians, they are good knives but definitely not my favorite.

I'll say step up and buy an 810 Contego. In my opinion it's the ultimate Benchmade. CPM M4 steel, Axis lock, steel backspacer, good G10 scales, and can be had for ~$120.

The 710 is another outstanding choice. 4" D2 blade, Axis Lock, And good G10. ~$100

The Bedlam rounds out my top 3 Benchmades. 4" 154cm blade, Axis Lock, Steel pommel, and really cool sculpted G10. This knife is a beast, it's big, heavy, and penetrates like nothing else. It is one of my go to knives for a defensive blade. ~$170 (does not come with a "wave" from Benchmade.)
Caveat: The pocket clip on this knife sucks!

I have a couple Griptilians, they are good knives but definitely not my favorite.

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Those are definitely superior all the way around my friend, but where do you buy yours from?

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